Born and raised in Los Angeles

Served as assistant editor on Altman’s “Quintet,” “A Perfect Couple” and “H.E.A.L.T.H”

Graduated to editor on the musical-comedy “Popeye” also directed by Altman

Assisted Oscar-winning editor William Reynolds on a number of films

Earned his first solo credit for the Oscar-nominated live action short “The Silence”

Began a long-term association with director Chris Columbus, beginning with “Heartbreak Hotel”

Served as editor on romantic comedy “Pretty Woman” directed by Garry Marshall

Collaborated with Columbus on “Home Alone” (1990) and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992)

Served as editor for the comedy hit “Mrs. Doubtfire” directed by Columbus

Again worked with Columbus on the comedy “Nine Months”

Made feature directorial debut with “Home Alone 3”

Directed the Drew Barrymore romantic comedy “Never Been Kissed”

Helmed the live-action version of the Hanna-Barbara animated classic “Scooby Doo”

Directed the sequel “Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed”

Directed Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo in the family comedy “Yours, Mine, and Ours”